Tobsion-ttjbe hoist and holder



P. W. SAMUELSON AND W. CHRISTOFFERSON.

TORSION TUBE HOIST AND HOLDER APPLICATION FILED DEC- 27, I920.

Patented Oct. 11, 1921.

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I i l f MW UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

TORSION-TUBE I-IOIST AND HOLDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 11, 1921.

Application filed December 27, 1920. Serial No.'433,218.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that we, PETER W. SAMUEL- SON andWILLIAM CHRIsrorrnRsoN citizens of the United States, residing'at Pepin,in the county of Pepin and State of Wisconsin, have invented certain newand useful Improvements in Torsion-Tube Hoists and Holders; and we dohereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact descriptionof the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art towhich: it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to a device for liftingthe torsion tube of anautomobile and holding the same in lifted position during the removaland replacement of the engine. The device is particularly adapted foruse on a Ford or similar type of automobile. When it is desired toremove the engine from such an automobile, it is necessary to lift thetorsion tube in order that the same may be disconnected. This hasheretofore been done by a jack placed upon the ground. Such a procedureinvolves working in disadvantageous and uncomfortable position andprevents any desirable movement of the car.

It is an object of this invention, therefore, to provide a device forlifting and holding the end of the torsion tube by the use of which theengine can be removed and, if desired, the car may be moved on theground or floor while the torsion tube is still held in its elevatedposition.

It is a further object to provide such a device by which the elevationof the torsion tube can be quickly changed or adjusted and thereplacement in the engine thus facilitated.

These and other objects of the invention will be readily apparent fromthe following description made in connection with the accompanyingdrawings in which like reference characters refer to the same partsthroughout the difierent views, and in which,

Figure 1 shows somewhat diagrammatically the frame and wheels of a Fordcar, a torsion tube thereon and applicants device in position for use;

Fig. 2 is a view in elevation looking at the side of the car frame andalso showlng the device in use with the torsion tube; and

Fig. 3 is a view of the device in elevation as seen from the right inFig. 1, a portion thereof being shown in section.

Referring to the drawings, the device 1s seen to consist of a crossmember or beam 1, the ends of which are tapered toward the outer ends inthickness and have secured at such ends transversely thereof, shortblocks 2 which project a short distance at either side of the member 1.disposed in an aperture located centrally of the member 1, which nutmember has a flange extended at each side thereof in its upper end bywhich it is attached to the member 1 by screws or other suitablefastening means which pass through holes in said flange. A screw atprovided at its upper end with an operating crank is arranged to passvertically throughthe nut member 3 and is formed at its lower end toconstitute the ball member of the ball and socket swivel joint, thesocket member of which comprises a transversely extended hook member 5formed of two similar parts which are connected by. suitable bolts orscrews 6. A chain 7 is fastened to one of the bolts 6 of the member 5and is adapted to have one of the links thereof hooked over the hook ofmember 5 when the device is in use.

' The operation and use of the device is illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2.In Fig. l is shown in plan a diagrammatic representationof the frame andwheels of a Ford car which comprises a torsion tube a, the frame members6, and the connection 0 between the end of the torsion tube and theengine.

When it is desired to lift the torsion tube,

the member 1 is placed across the frame of the automobile with themembers 2 resting on the frame members 6. The screw 4 is lowered to asuitable position and the chain 7 is then passed around the end of thetorsion tube and a link thereof hooked over the hook of member 5. Thetorsion tube 5 A nut member 3 is will then be elevated as desired, byturning the crank and raising the screw 4. The engine and its shaft canthen be quickly and conveniently removed and the lifting clevice willremain in position on the car and hold the torsion tube elevated. Thecar can then be moved, as desired, without any further securing of thetorsion tube. This movement of the car without securing the torsion tubecould not be accomplished if the tube had been raised by a jack placedon the floor. When it is desired to replace the engine, the tube can belowered or ad justed in height to facilitate the connection by turningof the crank of screw 4i. The operator will be above the torsion tubeand can conveniently operate the device and at the same time assist inmaking the connec tion at the usual universal joint.

It is thus seen that applicant has provided a simple device having greatutility and which greatly facilitates the described operation on theautomobile. The device can be manipulated by the operator while in aconvenient position, and as stated, the de vice can remain in positionon the car and the latter be moved to any desired location.

lower end of said elevating device conupon the side frame members of anstructed and arranged to embrace and sup.- port the torsion tube of theautomobile when the elevating device is operated.

2. A. torsion, tube lifter and holder for Ford automobiles having incombination a member adapted to extend across andrest automobile, anelevating means extending through said member centrally thereof, a headswivelly mounted upon the lower end of said elevating means below saidmember having attached at one end thereof achain, and havingits otherend formed as a hook over which a link of the chain is adapted to beSecured. V a

3. A torsion tube lifter'a'nd holder having in combination a beam memberadapted to extend transversely of and be supported by the side framemembers of an automobile, a nut disposed in said beam centrally thereof,an elevating screw 7 extended vertically through said member and nut anda swiveling head connected to the lower end of said screw and extendingtransversely thereof, said head having a chain secured at one sidethereof and having its other side formed as a hook member over whichjalink of the chain is adapted to be disposed.

4t. A device of the class described having in combination a cross beamadapted to'extend across the frame of an automobile,

blocks secured at the underside of said memher at the ends thereof'andextending transversely of said member, a flanged nut secured in anaperture formed centrally of said cross member, a screw arranged totravel in-said nut having an operating means at one end thereof, a headconnected to the lower end of said screw by a ball and socket joint andextending at each side thereof, a

chain secured to one side of said head having its other end free, saidhead being formed at its other side with a hook over which alink of saidchain is adapted. to be disposed.

In testimony whereof we affix oursigna tures in presence'of twowitnesses.

, r PETER w. SAMUELSON;

. WILLIAM GHRISTOFFERSON.

Witnesses:

ARTH R SOHILLING, E. LANcnRs.

